Germany suspends new aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict
Germany last pledged €93.6 million ($98 million) in development aid to Rwanda for the 2022–2024 period
Germany suspends new aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict Read More »
DR Congo
Congo army trials expose cracks in military amid rebel gains
More than 300 soldiers have been tried so far, with over 260 receiving death sentences
Congo army trials expose cracks in military amid rebel gains Read More »
Uganda expands military presence in DR Congo’s Ituri province
Uganda has deployed troops to Mahagi in northeast DR Congo at the request of the Congolese army to combat armed groups, following deadly attacks by the Codeco militia.
Uganda expands military presence in DR Congo’s Ituri province Read More »
Blasts at M23 rally in eastern Congo kill 11 and injure 65
The blasts occurred shortly after a speech by Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Alliance Fleuve.
Blasts at M23 rally in eastern Congo kill 11 and injure 65 Read More »
Gunfire erupts at M23 rebel leader’s rally in Eastern Congo
It remains unclear who was behind the gunfire or whether there were any casualties
Gunfire erupts at M23 rebel leader’s rally in Eastern Congo Read More »
Over 1M schoolchildren affected by Congo conflict: Gov’t
2,594 schools have been closed due to violence in restive provinces of North and South Kivu
Over 1M schoolchildren affected by Congo conflict: Gov’t Read More »
DR Congo vows accountability for child violence, says premier
DR Congo Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka has emphasized the government’s commitment to holding perpetrators accountable for violence against children, particularly in the conflict-ridden east.
DR Congo vows accountability for child violence, says premier Read More »
African blocs consider troop deployment to Eastern Congo
The regional blocs are considering seeking a mandate, along with unspecified African Union (AU) forces, to secure rebel-held areas in North and South Kivu provinces
African blocs consider troop deployment to Eastern Congo Read More »
UK to suspend aid to Rwanda amid Congo conflict
Rwanda faces mounting international scrutiny over allegations that it supports the M23 rebel group
UK to suspend aid to Rwanda amid Congo conflict Read More »
7,000 killed in DRC fighting since January, PM tells UN
The resurgence of the M23 rebellion marks the most severe escalation in over a decade of violence in eastern Congo
7,000 killed in DRC fighting since January, PM tells UN Read More »